MDS Coordinator with sign-on bonus!

Aurora Health and Rehab is looking for an MDS Coordinator whose primary responsibility is to assess residents, evaluate and maintain MDS's for timely, accurate completion and submission. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to assess the needs of the resident; Provides interdisciplinary schedule for MDS assessments and care plan reviews as required by governing agencies.
• Ensures that the Interdisciplinary team makes decisions for either completing or not completing additional MDS under PDPM, assessments are based on clinical criteria as identified in the most recent version of the RAI User’s Manual.
• Assist with coordination and management of the daily stand up meeting and weekly Medicare meeting to include review of resident care and the setting of the assessment reference date(s).
• Complies with federal and state regulations regarding completion and coordination of the RAI process.
• Monitors MDS and care plan documentation for all residents; ensure documentation is present in the medical record to support MDS coding.
• Maintains current MDS status of assigned residents according to state and federal guidelines.
• Maintains the frequent and accurate data entry of resident information into appropriate computerized MDS programs.
• Completes accurate coding of the MDS with information obtained via medical record review as well as observation and interview with facility staff, resident, and family members. 

• The successful candidate will have:
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Missouri
• Prior 3.0 MDS experience
• AANAC certification preferred
• Excellent work history
• Commitment to team-oriented outcomes and quality care
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and make sound nursing decisions within scope of practice
• Possess leadership skills
• Interest in working with geriatric patients

We offer our team members a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Vacation and PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Advancement opportunities